Spondylosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it
A
Age related degeneration of spine, disc’s, vertebrae body and facet joints
2
Q
Features
A
Local chronic pain
Stiffness
Reduced ROM
Radiculopathy
Weakness
Myelopathy
3
Q
Epidemiology
A
Increases chance with age
Men - cervical spine
A common cause of disability worldwide
4
Q
Age
A
40+
Cervical spondylosis - 40 to 60
Lumbar spondylosis - 50+
5
Q
Risk
A
Age
Occupation (heavy lifting)
Previous injury
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
Smoking
Genetic predisposition
Congenital abnormalities
6
Q
Presentation
A
Cervical - pain, headaches, stiffness, Radiculopathy
Lumbar - pain, sciatic, leg pain, numbness
7
Q
Prognosis
A
Physical therapy
Lifestyle modifications
Severe - surgery
